Roy (Royston) Law (29 September 1937 — 10 October 2014) was a Great Britain and England Amateur International centre-half footballer and player for Wimbledon FC as an Amateur and Professional. The record for most appearances for Wimbledon is held by Roy Law, who turned out for the club 644 times between 1958 and 1972.[1] Law's 433 league appearances was also a record. He served as captain of Wimbledon and the England Amateur team for much of his career.
Roy Law was born in Croydon, South London. He left school at 15, joining Crystal Palace Football Club as a member of the groundstaff, with a view to a playing career. He broke his leg soon after joining, and was sacked shortly afterwards. He then did a plumbing apprenticeship and served British Army National Service. On discharge, he went for a trial for Wimbledon FC, and in 1958 was signed up.[2]
Football debut and Amateur yearsedit
Roy Law's first game for Wimbledon was during the 1958–59 season, their 5 -4 victory over Woking.[3] He notably led the team to their FA Amateur Cup victory against Sutton United in 1963.[4] He led the team through what was to become a period of unprecedented success, and in 2013 was voted the second best captain in Wimbledon history, after Dave Beasant.[5]
International honoursedit
He captained England Amateurs and formed a key part of England's central defence in the early 1960s, alongside fellow Don John Martin [6]
Professional careeredit
The proposal to turn Wimbledon FC professional and join the Division One of the Southern League was controversial, and Roy Law as captain, was instrumental in keeping the players and club united.[7] Despite signing a professional contract on 10 June 1964, Roy continued with a day job as a builder throughout his remaining playing career.[2]
He remained captain until leaving the club in 1972, having served as captain for 13 years.[8]
Later lifeedit
After leaving Wimbledon FC in 1972 Roy worked as a salesman, and part-time college lecturer. He later returning to the building trade, running his own small business.[2] He became a staunch supporter of AFC Wimbledon following the club's formation in the wake of the destruction of Wimbledon FC. Along with Lawrie Sanchez and Dave Beasant he was selected to receive historical memorabilia handed over by MK Dons to Merton Council.[9]
He has been voted by fans as the second best captain in the club's history, after Dave Beasant, who led the team to FA Cup glory.[10]
royston, september, 1937, october, 2014, great, britain, england, amateur, international, centre, half, footballer, player, wimbledon, amateur, professional, record, most, appearances, wimbledon, held, turned, club, times, between, 1958, 1972, league, appearan. Roy Royston Law 29 September 1937 10 October 2014 was a Great Britain and England Amateur International centre half footballer and player for Wimbledon FC as an Amateur and Professional The record for most appearances for Wimbledon is held by Roy Law who turned out for the club 644 times between 1958 and 1972 1 Law s 433 league appearances was also a record He served as captain of Wimbledon and the England Amateur team for much of his career Contents 1 Family and early years 2 Football debut and Amateur years 3 International honours 4 Professional career 5 Later life 6 ReferencesFamily and early years editRoy Law was born in Croydon South London He left school at 15 joining Crystal Palace Football Club as a member of the groundstaff with a view to a playing career He broke his leg soon after joining and was sacked shortly afterwards He then did a plumbing apprenticeship and served British Army National Service On discharge he went for a trial for Wimbledon FC and in 1958 was signed up 2 Football debut and Amateur years editRoy Law s first game for Wimbledon was during the 1958 59 season their 5 4 victory over Woking 3 He notably led the team to their FA Amateur Cup victory against Sutton United in 1963 4 He led the team through what was to become a period of unprecedented success and in 2013 was voted the second best captain in Wimbledon history after Dave Beasant 5 International honours editHe captained England Amateurs and formed a key part of England s central defence in the early 1960s alongside fellow Don John Martin 6 Professional career editThe proposal to turn Wimbledon FC professional and join the Division One of the Southern League was controversial and Roy Law as captain was instrumental in keeping the players and club united 7 Despite signing a professional contract on 10 June 1964 Roy continued with a day job as a builder throughout his remaining playing career 2 He remained captain until leaving the club in 1972 having served as captain for 13 years 8 Later life editAfter leaving Wimbledon FC in 1972 Roy worked as a salesman and part time college lecturer He later returning to the building trade running his own small business 2 He became a staunch supporter of AFC Wimbledon following the club s formation in the wake of the destruction of Wimbledon FC Along with Lawrie Sanchez and Dave Beasant he was selected to receive historical memorabilia handed over by MK Dons to Merton Council 9 He has been voted by fans as the second best captain in the club s history after Dave Beasant who led the team to FA Cup glory 10 Roy Law died on 10 October 2014 1 References edit a b Club to honour Roy Law AFC Wimbledon 10 October 2014 a b c Andy Fraser 2 October 2000 Where are they now source needed Wimbledon Football Club The first 100 years London Ward and Woolverton Ltd 1989 p 46 Football Association Amateur Cup Football Club History Database AFC Wimbledon FL125 Vote Football League Modern Non League History England Representative Football 1960s The Non League Club Directory Wimbledon Football Club The first 100 years London Ward and Woolverton Ltd 1989 p 61 Our aim was success London Wimbledon Independent Supporters Association May 2003 p 1 Dons Lift FA Cup Newsquest Media Group 28 February 2008 FL125 VOTE Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Roy Law amp oldid 1218596627, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
